Relationships Therapy

I know of no relationship where communication is not difficult at times but when things get stuck problems can begin to escalate

Communication is one of things that makes a relationship tick. Many of the main problems they face.

Many people report improvement within their relationship after they have had some counselling.

Why is communication so important?
The way we connect with people may sound straightforward but for many of
us it can be very complicated process which most of us never
consciously learn - we just do it. Men can have greater difficulty with
communication than women. This is partly due to conditioning and the way
we men are raised.

If we saw poor communication between our own parents we may be repeating a similar pattern in our own relationships.

Alcohol, drugs, pornography compulsion, being a workaholic, workplace
difficulties, stress, depression and financial issues can add extra
difficulties and complications to ways a couple relate. If this is going
on in your relation professional help is suggested.

Ian Brown has experience in all of these areas and your initial consultation with him is free.

What is good communication?
Good ways of communicating often begin with taking “blame” out of the
equation. Blaming one another and getting into a pattern accusation and
counter accusation helps no one.

Techniques can be used and tools discussed which can help transform
further distress into meaning and helpful communication. It’s not easy
but it can be done with some expert help.

It does not mean you spend years and years in therapy. Sometimes a
short course of counselling can be enough to halt a negative and
destructive way of communicating.

Ian Brown is a well qualified and experienced counselling. He has
worked with couples who have presented with a range of relationship
difficulties including more complex issues where drugs, alcohol, extra
marital affairs, sexual identity issues, depression, gambling, internet
pornography have all added extra stress and difficulties in a
relationship.

Seldom can a relationship be beyond improvement but of course it does
take a willingness by both partners to do some honest thinking. Doing
this with a trained professional can be of immense help.

Instead of the cycle of accusation and counter accusation, feelings
of not being heard and being misunderstood, Ian offers a safe
environment where your difficulties can be discussed, explored and some
practical tools given to assist in turning things around.

An initial session is free. This won't be a therapy session but it
will allow you to discuss your difficulties and be given the opportunity
to discuss with Ian Brown the best way to continue.